Cyber Security Compliance Specialist

Lorien; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemicals manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Cyber Security Compliance Specialist to lead the implementation of cyber security standards across their European manufacturing sites. You will focus on NIS2 compliance and governance without direct IT involvement, ensuring regulatory requirements are met. Ideal candidates have experience in compliance within regulated environments, a strong understanding of OT security, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. This role offers a rate of up to £550/day for an initial duration of 3-6 months, requiring travel across Europe.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance and compliance within highly regulated environments.
• Understanding of manufacturing security standards like NIST.
• Ability to manage projects across multiple sites is essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement cyber security standards across European manufacturing sites.
• Support NIS2 compliance and regulatory change programs.
• Develop and update security policies and risk assessments.
• Drive action plans to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with site leadership to overcome roadblocks.
• Report compliance status to stakeholders.

Skills

Governance and compliance experience

Understanding of OT security

Complex project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Driving license

Job description

Cyber Security Compliance Specialist - Contract

Location: Ellesmere Port (3 days on-site)
Rate: Up to £550/day (Outside IR35)
Duration: 3-6 months
Travel: European sites (Italy, Germany, France, Spain)

About the Role
We're looking for a Cyber Security Compliance Specialist to lead the rollout of cyber security standards across our European manufacturing estate. This role focuses on NIS2 compliance and governance-not hands‑on IT-but requires strong understanding of manufacturing and OT security environments.

You’ll drive compliance plans forward, update risk assessments, and ensure regulatory requirements are met across multiple sites. Expect to work closely with site teams, escalate constructively when needed, and shape security processes and policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement cyber security standards across European manufacturing sites
• Support NIS2 compliance and regulatory change programs
• Develop and update security policies, backup processes, and risk assessments
• Drive action plans forward, ensuring deadlines are met
• Collaborate with works councils and site leadership to overcome roadblocks
• Report progress and compliance status to manufacturing stakeholders

What We're Looking For

• Experience in governance and compliance within highly regulated environments (manufacturing, oil & gas, nuclear, utilities, public sector)
• Understanding of OT security and manufacturing security standards (e.g., NIST)
• Ability to manage complex compliance projects across multiple sites
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Driving license (essential) and willingness to travel across Europe
• Languages are a bonus but not required
• Rate: Up to £550/day (Outside IR35)
• Duration: Minimum 3 months (likely 6 months)
• Travel: European manufacturing sites

Apply now to help shape cyber security compliance across a leading chemicals manufacturer.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.